I understand that I may be severely tested in this thread and that it could be viewed and criticised as bait. I understand and respect that view, but I view it as a necessary tactic to see if it can be done and if it will work, long term, to prevent us forever going over the same tedious ground. A link could be made to this and it could even appear on Joe's, Newcomer's Guide. If you agree then please say so or sign up and if you do not, just ignore it or send me a personal message. At worst it may just serve to keep the unpleasantness here in one thread, rather than everywhere.

I solemnly swear that I will make my very best efforts to always resist the temptation to respond, reply or in any way acknowledge the existence or effect of those who would insult, provoke or in any way, intentionally attempt to disrupt the positive nature of The Mudcat Forum.

I will make no excuse or exception to this rule for any circumstances.

I further request that if I should ever be seen to stray from this path, that a personal message be sent to me pointing out my fall into temptation? On receipt of this message I shall then immediately be liable to make a large financial contribution to Mudcat funds and have to listen to only the complete recorded works of the artist of the poster's choice, for one week. For that week my entire contribution to The Mudcat will be limited to hourly postings, saying nice things about Max.

This I do solemnly swear____________________